The Global Matcha Boom Is Here—And We’ve Been Ready Since 2003

If you’ve ordered a drink in the last six months, browsed a wellness aisle, or opened Instagram, you’ve seen it: matcha is having a massive global moment.

From Tokyo to Toronto, Nairobi to New York—matcha isn’t just trending. It’s taking over.

And while many are scrambling to get in the game, here at David Rio, we’ve been in this lane for over two decades. We didn’t pivot into matcha. We’ve been steeped in it.

What’s Happening in the World of Matcha?

The global demand for matcha has never been higher. Cafés, brands, and consumers are searching for:

• Energy without the crash

• Sustainable, traceable sourcing

• Products that feel both premium and approachable

At the same time, traditional producers in Japan—faced with record-breaking demand—are being increasingly selective about who they supply. There’s a growing conversation about integrity, authenticity, and quality in matcha sourcing. And that’s where the challenge lies for many companies entering this space late.

But Here’s the Thing—We’ve Been Ready

At David Rio, matcha is not new to us. We introduced it to the U.S. market back in 2003, long before it was a cultural phenomenon. We’ve developed and refined matcha blends for retail, café, and foodservice applications with a clear understanding of what makes great matcha: the taste, the texture, the tradition.

That experience is our advantage. You either understand matcha or you don’t. We do!

Our Matcha Trifecta

Our newest offering, the Matcha Latte & Frappé Mix, was crafted to meet this exact moment. It’s clean, smooth, and incredibly versatile—perfect hot, iced, or blended. We recently launched it at the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo, where it was honored as a New Product Finalist—an exciting moment that affirmed what we already knew: this blend is exactly what today’s customers are looking for.

While our matcha is currently sourced from Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its rich tea-growing terroir, we’re also deeply connected to sourcing partners across Japan. So even amid current supply constraints, we’re prepared to maintain quality, consistency, and transparency in every blend we offer.

We’re Not Just in the Matcha Market—We Helped Shape It

This isn’t about chasing hype. It’s about staying the course. We’ve invested the time. We’ve nurtured the relationships. We’ve built the expertise.

So whether you’re a barista looking for a matcha you can trust, a wellness retailer seeking consistency, or a foodservice operator preparing for a seasonal menu—David Rio is your matcha partner.

In a time when the world is just waking up to matcha, we’re wide awake—and we’ve been preparing for this moment all along.

We are ready. We are matcha experts. And we’re proud to bring you the very best—now and always.